Department of Geosciences - Jobs, Internships, & Career Opportunities

The opportunities posted below have been forwarded to the department to encourage application and or participation. Please read the materials closely to ensure that you meet the requirements and deadline for application.

Please note: Listings will remain past the deadlines to allow you to view past as well as current opportunities. Additional opportunities are posted in the Geosciences Student Lounge, Tomanek Hall 227.

Student Conference & Research Supply Grants - Fall 2013 grant funding not available at this time please check back at a later date. Grants up to $250 will be awarded to support travel to US conferences. Grants up to $250 will also be awarded to cover research supply expense. Periodic deadlines, check website for current deadline.

Anderson VIP Ambassadors - Application Deadline February 28th - VIP Ambassadors serve as student representatives at official FHSU events of their choice throughout the year. Provides opportunities for networking and polishing communication skills. Applicants must be full time undergraduate students.

Orientation Advisors - Orientation Advisors work with new students (both on-campus freshmen and transfers) in registering for fall classes and in their transition to FHSU.

Department of Geosciences student positions are available periodically. Visit the FHSU Student Employment Website for more information and to apply.

Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) invites undergraduates students interested in ocean sciences to apply to the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Coral Reef Biodiversity and Resilience on Little Cayman. CCMI has support from the National Science Foundation for eight students, who will each be paired with a research mentor for an 8 week experience living and working at the Little Cayman Research Center.

Broadreach College, USA - Since 1993, college students have been challenged to embrace the thrill of real-world learning. Emerge from Broadreach College with much more than just transfer credits and great memories. Our accredited courses trade the campus setting for another. We take education to every corner of the planet: small villages, field research stations, into the ocean or under a jungle canopy. It's study abroad done in an entirely new way. Broadreach focuses on Marine Science, Animal Science, Ecology, Medicine, International Development, Photography & Journalism, Language & Culture, and Leadership & Outdoor Skills. Go beyond the classroom at Broadreach College, we provide comprehensive educational courses by striking a balance between formal academic instruction, field-based study, skill-building, and learning through services. Please contact Fort Hays to make sure credits from Broadreach College will transfer.

Go Eco, USA - This holiday season why not give back with a great travel volunteering experience. Provide needed medical assistance or care for orphans in Zimbabwe, teach disadvantaged youths to surf in Cape Town, give back to communities and orphanages in Sri Lanka, or cage dive with Great White sharks in South Africa. Discover the world from a new perspective in a challenging and inspiring environment.

South Africa: Johannesburg Wildlife Sanctuary - Live among Africa's spectacular wildlife while volunteering at the Wildlife Sanctuary. A refuge for at-risk or injured animals, the sanctuary allows volunteers to work alongside staff, caring for and consistently improving the quality of life for the animals. Volunteers can choose to either focus on a particular species or work on one of the many construction programs. These include creating firebreaks, a vulture kitchen, enclosure construction, and other conservation initiatives that may be in place.

Mexico:Diving for Marine Conservation - Discover the unique biodiversity of Pez Maya in this fantastic volunteer placement. Not only will volunteers come out as certified PADI divers but you will also gain a hands-on, practical field experience in environmental conservation. The project works to get volunteers out on as many dives as possible and though days on the research boat can be long, there is plenty of spare time for fun dives and exploring! There is also a component of community outreach and education, making this an extremely dynamic placement.

South Africa: Great White Shark Conservation - Travel to South Africa and volunteer in the Great White Shark capitol of the world. Cage dive with Great Whites and collect data on many marine species for marine biology research. Participants gain the maximum from their time by working closely with biologists in a relatively small area of the sea. The two cornerstones of the project are marine conservation/research aboard a new research vessel and cage diving with sharks aboard a state-of-the-art boat operating every day, weather permitting.

Thailand: Akha Hilltribe Aid and Experience - Volunteer in Thailand assisting with the education and development of the Akha hill tribes. Experience unique new cultures and traditions while providing much needed aid to the local communities. During the project, you will work with organizations that support the Akha minority. The work is very diverse from construction to teaching to working with the villagers, it will all depend upon the needs of the community at the time and on your preferences! During your stay you will also visit local markets and help to sustain local initiatives.

Spain: Eco-friendly Hospitality Internship in Barcelona - Join the GoEco Internship Program in Barcelona, Spain, one of Europe's cultural capitols. Volunteer at the famous HelloBCN hostel and develop eco-tourism initiatives and live within walking distance of many historical and cultural sites. interns will be involved in several activities such as chaperoning groups of tourists on informal walks both within the city center and to Montserrat, a very important sight in Catalan history. Other duties include serving breakfast and serving in the bar at night, in addition to light cleaning. Possible projects could include other ecological tourism initiatives, website translation, social marketing initiatives and group activities and tours.

GO ECO Organization - Search their website for dozens of volunteer positions all over the world. Search by region, like Africa or Central America, or search by category, like wildlife or education. Details on participation fees, accommodation, length of stay, travel coverage and food costs, as well as details on the volunteer position, are on the website. Check it out for incredible opportunities!

The City of Hays - Ellis County and Hays has openings for internships this year. These positions are temporary, limited to 120 working hours per position. The work hours are flexible to accommodate student coursework and secondary jobs. Typical responsibilities would include data acquisition from agencies who operate in Ellis County, digitization, simple spatial analysis, document scanning, document hyperlinking, and large-format printing. For more details contact Eamonn Coveney at 785-628-7390.

Earth, Wind, and Fire: Sustainable Energy for the 21st Century (REU) - Applications are sought from motivated undergraduate students studying science or engineering to take part in a ten-week research experience (May 26, 2015-July 31, 2015) at Kansas State University in the area of sustainable energy for participation in this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Participating students will receive a stipend in the amount of $5000 for the ten-week period and $2500 for food and lodging expenses.

NASA DEVELOP program - is accepting applications for their 2015 summer program. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists and partner organizations to learn about the use of NASA remote sensing imagery for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. Applications for the summer internship are due February 27th 2015.

GIS Intern, San Antonio, TX - The SAWS Internship Program offers a unique educational/work experience that will provide a base of knowledge that you can build on throughout your life. The intern will make maps for presentation as well as do GIS analysis.

Killam Fellowships Program- This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to spend either one semester or a full academic year studying at a university in Canada. The award carries a value of $5,000 per semester, and includes a health coverage allowance. Added benefits include two enrichment seminars held in Ottawa, ON and Washington, DC. There is also an opportunity for the Cultural Awareness Program which provides funding to travel within Canada for an additional cultural experience. The deadline for the application is February 2nd, 2015.

The U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) is looking for students to develop research skills with the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. The application closes Friday, January 2, 2015 click on http://orise.orau.gove/mlef/ to get more information or apply.

AMEC is seeking a GIS intern for their Topeka office for the summer, this position could turn into a full-time position. The intern would work mostly in water resources, helping with products related to FEMA floodplain mapping. If interested please contact Joanna Rohlf at 785-272-6830 or email joanna.rohlf@amec.com

The KDA- Division of Water Resources is offering internships at each of their field offices. Positions in Stafford, Stockton and Garden City are still available. The pay is $11 per hour. They would work out of the respective field offices identified above and would learn about water law in Kansas while performing field work (site inspections) and other work potentially. To apply please go to the KS. gov website. Also contact the following Water Commissioners of each office directly to determine if the position has been filled yet and/or facilitate the internship.

Research Internship in Climate and Weather - SOARS Program. SOARS is a summer research internship for students interested in the atmospheric and related sciences at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (Boulder, CO). The program provides summer research, strong mentoring and community support. To apply, please visit: www.soars.ucar.edu

National Science Foundation - The National Science Foundation supports many research opportunities for undergraduates. To search for one in your field of interest, please go to : http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp. Research Internship in Seismology and Geophysics - IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. To apply or get more info: www.iris.edu/hq/internship.

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program - The 2015 AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship application is now available online. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship seeks to increase communication skills in student scientists. From grant writing to interaction with their community, today's young scientists must also be able science communicators. AAAS wishes to focus on serving the growing Latino populations of the U.S. by supporting science communication and education in the language of those communities and addressing issues of importance. For the first time, we are recruiting Spanish Language Fellow(s) who will be able to expand the work with mainstream Spanish new outlets. To learn more and to apply, please visit www.aaas.org/mmfellowship

Smithsonian Institution Fellowships - The Smithsonian Institution is encouraging access to its collections, staff specialties, and reference resources for students. The Institution is offering in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, and the advice and guidance of its staff. Proposals should fall under at least one of the four grand challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe; Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet; Valuing World Cultures; and/or Understand the American Experience. For more details about the challenges, please visit: http://www.si.edu/ofg/GrandChallSOLAA.htm

Chemistry/Geoscience/Petroleum Engineering Internship - These summer internships are with Champion Technologies in Hays, KS. They are looking for chemistry or geoscience majors interested in servicing the local oil and gas industry. The initial focus will be on safely gathering data during both field and lab exposure in order to provide solutions for paraffin and asphaltene mitigation in producing oil and gas wells. This will require some long hours outdoors within Ellis County and surrounding counties, traveling out of state may be necessary. Please forward resume to jason.breit@champ-tech.com.

NASA History Program Internship - Currently, this is an unpaid internship. However, students are encouraged to apply for stipends or other funding through the national network of state space grant consortia, their home educational institution, or other corporate/nonprofit sources. To apply, please send resume, writing sample, and name and contact information of at least 2 personal references to Steve Garber, stephen.j.garber@nasa.gov, 202-358-2866 fax. Include a cover letter indicating when you would like to start and finish your internship, what days of the week and hours you are available to work, and when you are available for an in-person or telephone interview. Also, please indicate whether you expect to receive funding from your state Space Grant Consortium or another source. Deadlines are Winter/Spring: October 30, Summer: February 4, and Fall: June 1.

California Institute of Technology's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - SURF is modeled on the grant-seeking process. Students will collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project, applicants will write research proposals for their projects, a faculty committee will review the proposals and recommend awards, and students will carry out the work over a 10-week period in the summer from mid-June to late-August. In conclusion, students will submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at SURF Seminar Day. Awards will be announced April 1nd.

NRC Research Associateship Programs - The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 - $75,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience. Graduate entry level stipends begin at $30,000. These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. Applicants should contact prospective advisors at the labs prior to application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities. There are 4 annual review cycles for these programs: Dec 1-Feb 1, March 1-May 1, June 1-Aug 1, and Sept 1-Nov 1.

Jefferson Science Fellowship - This fellowship is open to tenured or similarly ranked faculty from US institutions of higher learning who are US citizens. The application periods opens in the fall and closes in mid-January. Selected fellows spend one year on assignment at the US Dept of State or USAID as science advisors on foreign policy issues. Assignments are tailored to the needs of the hosting office, while taking into account the fellow's interests and areas of expertise. Fellows will also have the opportunity to travel to US embassies and missions overseas. At the conclusion of the fellowship year, upon returning to their home institution, fellows continue to serve as a resource to the State Dept. and USAID for an additional 5 years.

John Simon Guggenheim Museum Foundation Fellowships - These fellowships are for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts. Fellowships are granted to selected individuals for 6-12 months. Grants are made freely: no special conditions attach to them, and fellows may spend grant funds in any manner they deem necessary to their work. Around 220 fellowships are awarded each year. Deadline has passed. Please check back at a later date.

Fulbright Scholar Program - Any US citizen, with a PhD or equivalent degree and university/college level teaching experience is eligible to apply.

AAPG/SEG Student Expo - Fall Expo will be September 8-9 in Houston, TX. The expo are a good way to network with potential employers, and interviews will be held with energy-related companies in a lively, energetic, and hospitable atmosphere. Students are encouraged to enter the scientific poster contest. Money prizes will be given!

Conservation Internship Program - Sponsored by the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Students interested in a career in conservation, environmental justice, or another related field are encouraged to apply. Internships last 12 weeks and will begin in May or early June.

NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate - The ESMD Space Grant Project offers internships that are available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Stipend amount and length of internship are decided by your local Space Grant Consortium.

NASA Education Associates Program - The NASA EAP offers students, post-docs and faculty the opportunity to work with scientists and engineers on NASA projects. The NASA EAP is a unique workforce development program that provides hands-on experience for participants in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math and other academic disciplines. The NASA EAP is a year-round program and has a variety of time frames available.

NRC Research Associateship Program - Provides opportunities for Graduate, PhD, ScD, or MD scientists and engineers to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the laboratory. Prospective applicants must initiate contact with Advisers at the lab(s) before application deadline (May 1). Call NRC at (202)334-2760 or email rap@nas.edu for more information.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Astrobiology at the SETI Institute - This program allows you to work with scientists at the SETI Institute, as well as with the NASA Ames Research Center on projects in the field of astrobiology, from microbiology to planetary geology to observational astronomy. The program lasts from June to August every year. Current sophomore or junior undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is in February.

Global Vision International Research Expeditions - Gain valuable fieldwork experience as an active member of a Global Vision International research expedition Interns participate in a combination of Geographical, flora and fauna, mountain and forest research projects in a selection of scientific programmes worldwide. There is also a free Careers Abroad fieldwork placement and job vacancy service for all interns once they have participated with GVI. To request further details including a detailed briefing, contact GVI directly on 1 888 653 6028 or e-mail: james@gviworld.com.

Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler, Boulder, CO - Candidate will work with strong, senior technical staff on various environmental and water-resources related projects, specifically providing groundwater modeling and quantitative hydrogeology support for a variety of high profile clients.

Mud logger, Encinal, TX - Ensure efficiency, safety, and cost control by providing the Client Company with a detailed analytical record of the geology, oil and gas shows, drilling, and mud paramters, and related problems encountered during drilling and completion.

Geologist, Oklahoma City, OK - Under minimal supervision perform multifaceted duties related to detailed mapping projects in various geographic areas. Undertake simulations, including the evaluation of original pool resource in place, evaluations of enhanced recovery, for both oil and gas operations.

Associate Geoscientist, Austin, TX - The Associate Geoscientist is technically responsible to a more senior geoscientist or project manager to provide accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed upon methods, within establish project schedules, procedures, and techniques.

Entry Level Project Geologist, Aiken, SC - The staff member will work closely with senior project managers/geologists to design and implement remedial investigations and support monitoring programs. This includes: soil sampling, groundwater sampling, monitoring well installations, remedial system operation and maintenance, and oversight of subcontractors.

Geophysicist, Oklahoma City, OK - Devon is seeking experts in the application of advanced geophysical workflows focused on the exploitation of unconventional reservoirs.

Field Operations Technical Specialist, Austin, TX - The Railroad Commission of Texas, seeks an Oil and Gas Technical Specialist to review and assess oilfield operations for designated Field Offices for the Field Operation Section of the Oil and Gas Division.

Staff Hydrogeologist, New Jersey, NJ - Haley & Aldrich, Inc. is seeking an individual to lead geological and hydrogeological investigation work on projects and to integrate field data into the development of Conceptual Site Models with the objective to design an overall solution to meet the clients' needs.

Environmental Geologist or Hydrogeologist, Greenville, S.C. - The TRC Greenville, SC office is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Environmental Geologist or Hydrogeologist to assist with scoping and implementing hydrogeologic and site contamination investigations and remedial measures.

Oil and Gas Specialist, Oklahoma - Positions in this job are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in oil and gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs.

Entry Level Project Geologist, Atlanta, GA - Leidos is seeking an environmental project geologist to support soil and groundwater monitoring, investigation and remediation for portfolio of petroleum sites located in the southeastern United States.

Geologist or Environmental Scientist, Stafford, TX - Evaluates, analyzes and interprets technical data relative to project-specific goals, creates and interprets accurate data display graphs and figures, completes base state and transport analysis, and identifies data gaps and data needs leading to development of a Conceptual Site Model.

Environmental Programs Specialist I, Oklahoma, OK - Positions in this family are responsible for planning, supervising and performing technical and professional work in an environmental quality, environmental management or environmental health protection program. This includes performing inspections, surveys, and investigations, reviewing and approving federal grants, providing consultative services, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

Oil and Gas Specialist I, Kingfisher, OK - Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in oil and gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs.

Deep water Geologist, Houston, TX - Provide geologic support for an asset team composed of a geologist, geophysicist and reservoir Engineer. Main responsibility is to assemble projects generated by the exploration group, progress through approval process, acquire partners if needed and conduct operations on company operated wells as well as outside operated wells.

Reservoir Engineer, Dallas, TX - Identify and implement business unit improvements to enhance organization performance while producing forecast, reserves estimation and reporting, and support of annual budget and planning cycles.

Oil and Gas Specialist I, Oklahoma, OK - Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in oil and gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs.

Geologist 1, Houston, TX - The primary responsibilities for this position are generating drilling inventory (prospects) and day to day operational geology. This individual needs to have a high level of motivation, good organization skills, and very proficient with Petra.

Geologist/Geomodeler, Denver, CO - The individual in this role will be responsible for the geomodeling on the Uinta Basin Reservoir Characterization Team. Responsibilities include conducting and participating in reservoir characterization studies in the Field, monitoring the interpretation of all available geological data in order to improve the geological models by incorporating reservoir rock typing, structural, and seismic.

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Geospatial Developer, Oakland, CA - Provide technical leadership and ownership of all things related to geospatial activities, own the geospatial data processing pipeline, manage all geospatial data, and participate in Scrum development process.

GIS Technician, Charlotte, NC - This position is responsible for collecting, editing, modifying and verifying data from recorded instruments such as deeds, recorded maps, right-of-way maps, condominium declarations, annexations and other instruments, for the purpose of depicting property accurately, according to NC State General Statutes.

GIS Analyst, Austin, TX - Support the maintenance and development of various GIS datasets, this includes using GIS specific software to create and edit geospatial data, develop project-specific databases, obtain geospatial data from other sources, perform spatial analysis, and prepare map figures.

Geospatial Senior Associate, Arlington, VA - As a senior associate, you will be asked to perform analysis and execute in a variety of challenging environments, make valuable contributions during fast-paced engagements, take responsibility for the way you manage you time, develop your skill set, and deliver innovative solutions to the client.

Program Manager, Maps Data, Seattle, WA - Work with colleagues in Product Management to build out a vision and strategy for Tableau's map service, work directly with a dedicated team of GIS engineers to make continual updates to Tableau's maps service, work with members to help design maps, and the map data catalogue.

Senior Applications Developer, Sparks, MD - The JMT Technology Group seeks an innovative Senior GIS Applications Developer with superior architecture and development skills who can communicate effectively and work well with the team. This includes scoping, estimating, architecting, developing, testing and deploying applications while mentoring junior team members to reach their full potential.

G.I.S., Worthington, MN - The position performs a variety of complex administrative and technical services related to the development and operation of the GIS program for the Land Records Integration Committee, County department, and other agencies.

Geospatial/Photogrammetric Technician, Denver, CO - Woolpert, Inc seeks a Geospatial/Photogrammetric Technician to perform airborne collection, and ground editing and processing of digital data from sources to produce a variety of products that meet internal and external customer requirements on an "as-needed" basis.

Human Geographer, Springfield, VA - InTec, LLC is looking for a highly motivated and qualified professional to fill a Human Geographer position in Northern VA. Ideal candidates will have the ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced a dynamic environment for high impact, mission-critical intelligence operations.

GIS Specialist, Novi, MI - A candidate will be responsible for map production in hydrology, soil and groundwater, private, municipal and federal government client formats, wetlands, endangered species, and brownfield redevelopment.

GIS Analyst, Philadelphia, PA - This position supports GIS operations and analytics of the Department of Licenses and Inspections for OIT's GIS Services Group, and reports tot the Deputy Geographic Information Office. The GIS Analyst is responsible for the creation, analysis, and maintenance of various spatial datasets and applications using ArcGIS suite of desktop products including Modelbuilder and Python scripting.

GIS Analyst, North Texas Tollway Authority, United States - The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership to GIS users, provide project implementation services, provide GIS technical support services, coordinate project work for other departments, and perform troubleshooting on custom application issues. Other duties include writing/testing scripts, guarantying quality assurance, writing project documentation, testing mobile applications, and developing custom web applications using ArcGIS server.

GIS Analyst, Raleigh, NC - This position is assigned to the GIS Unit. The analyst specializes in GIS technology with a strong understanding of GIS sit analysis, networking, geocoding, population analysis, and LRS integration.

GIS Specialist and Data Manager, New York, NY - Under supervision of the NAC Senior Project Manager and working in close collaboration with the NYC Parks Analytics Division, the GIS Specialist and Data Manager will provide GIS and data management support to the Natural Areas Conservancy team including cartography, GIS and non-spatial data analysis, database management.

GIS Analyst, Williamsport, PA - Larson Design Group is seeking a GIS Analyst to work closely with the GIS Coordinator to provide leadership and support in developing spatial data management solutions and analysis.

Electric GIS Technician, Bellevue, WA - The Electric GIS Technician is responsible for creating, updating and maintaining maps by CAD, GIS, or manual drafting that is in accordance with PSE's standards, guidelines and practices.

GIS Developer, Tallahassee, FL - Exp is looking for an individual responsible for working with a team that performs GIS mapping, analysis, and data management in a fast-paced work environment.

Adjunct Faculty - Geography, Fort Wayne, IN - The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the school.

Assistant Professor - Geography, Farmingdale, NY - The Department of History and Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography. The candidate will develop and teach introductory and advanced courses in Geographical Information Systems and Quantitative Methods as well as courses in urban and/or physical geography.

Volunteer Work

GoEco Opportunities: Include accommodations, full board, full pre-departure and in-country assistance, training, and support.

Tiger and Lion Park, South Africa - The Tiger and Lion project was founded to ensure the preservation of African wildlife. Since the 1970's the population of lions in Africa has decreased by 80-90 percent, due to poaching, reduction of natural habitats, and disease. The park not only aims to breed strong and healthy animals for possible re-release, but also acts as a platform for education and conservation awareness. Most work that is done by volunteers revolves around one-on-one care of tiger and lion cubs and includes feeding, walking, and cleaning the cubs, as well as assistance with research and rehabilitation programs.

Teaching and Community Developement, Cambodia - With 75% of the general population living on less than 2USD per day, local NGO's, in conjunction with the provincial education department, are working toward increasing the standard of education throughout Cambodia. Volunteers are a vital part of the program. This is a great opportunity to really immerse yourself in the culture, get to know the locals, and also have a lasting contribution to the level of education in the community. Duties can range anywhere from informal teaching, environmental awareness activities, and general maintenance and construction.

Permaculture and Sustainable Agriculture, Israel - The eco-farm was created around the principles of sustainable living and embracing all that nature provides for us. Volunteers will focus on four main portals of sustainable living: utilizing sustainable energy resources and recycling, sustainable gardening and agriculture methods without the use of pesticides, creating a cooperative community in which everyone pitches in, and creating public awareness through tours, workshops, seminars, and lectures. This is a unique chance to gain insight into just how powerful and resourceful our Earth can be.

NSCRiM Scientific Programmer, University Park, Pennsylvania - The Network for Sustainable Climate Risk Management (SCRiM) seeks candidates for a scientific programmer position with a focus on integrated Earth systems modeling and analysis. The position will be based at Pennsylvania State University. The position will include tasks such as coupling of modeling components, processing and analysis of observational data and climate model output, development of web-enabled visualization and analysis tools, and general support of the project's cyberinfrastructure. Must have a bachelor's degree, but a Master's or PhD is preferred, and must be proficient in Fortran, C, R, NCL, and/or Matlab. To apply, please email (scrim@psu.edu) a single PDF file (maximum 8 MB) containing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (2-page max), a one-page publication (if applicable), and contact information with at least three references. For questions about the position, please contact: Robert Nicholas, rob.nicholas@psu.edu.

Positions Listed and Filled in the last 6 months

Geologist, Honolulu, HI
- Cardno is currently recruiting for a talented, client-oriented
professional with superior management skills and a strong background in
Hawaii environmental regulations to grow the environmental remediation
and compliance program. The individual will be responsible for leading a
broad array of environmental assessment and compliance programs to
include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and
Environmental Compliance Plans.

GIS Analyst, Carrollton, TX - A GIS certification from an accredited institution, ArcGIS I & II certifications from ESRI, and a minimum of 3 years of advanced analysis and reporting experience is required for this job.

GIS/CAD Technician, Austin, TX - This contract position works on spatial data projects supporting Maps Team engineers and other FTEs.

GIS Technician, Central Point, OR - Organize a wide variety of data and develop and maintain sewer and storm system data within the Geographic Information System.